Department: Aquatics.
Reports To: Head Swim Coach / Senior Director of Aquatics.
Position Summary:
The Part-Time Assistant Swim Coach supports the Aquaflames Swim Team by providing high-quality coaching to swimmers of all ages and competitive levels. The successful candidate will have both USA Swimming coaching experience and a background as a competitive swimmer, allowing them to teach proper technique, training principles, and race strategy while fostering a positive team culture.
This position works closely with the Head Coach to develop athletes both in and out of the water while promoting sportsmanship, discipline, and a lifelong love of competitive swimming.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning and conducting daily swim team practices.
- Coach swimmers using current USA Swimming training principles.
- Teach stroke technique, starts, turns, race strategy, and conditioning.
- Monitor swimmer progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Mentor athletes in goal setting, accountability, and leadership.
- Attend swim meets as assigned.
- Support recruitment and retention of swimmers.
- Encourage progression from Pre-Team into the Aquaflames Swim Team.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented environment.
- Communicate professionally with parents and coaching staff.
- Assist with special events, clinics, and team functions.
- Perform additional coaching duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Previous competitive USA Swimming coaching experience required.
- Competitive USA Swimming swimming experience required.
- Strong knowledge of stroke mechanics and athlete development.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to motivate swimmers of varying ages and abilities.
Preferred Certifications:
- USA Swimming Coach Certification.
- Lifeguard & CPR/AED.
- First Aid.
Schedule of Practices Coached:
- Practices held at Commonpoint Central Queens Location (67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills, NY, 11375) and Bayside High School (32-24 Corporal Kennedy Street, Bayside, NY, 11361).
- Monday 6pm-7pm (Forest Hills).
- Tuesday/Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm (Bayside High School) (busing 5:30pm-9pm).
- Friday 7pm-8:30pm (Forest Hills).
- Saturday 10am-12pm.
- Optional 3-5pm at Forest Hills before Bayside practice.
- Additional administrative hours for the team as needed.
Job Details:
- Hours: Part-Time, afternoons and evenings.
- Salary: $30-$35/hour.
- To Apply: Please email your resume to Sarah Decker, Head Swim Coach, at
sdecker@commonpoint.org
.